Garrettrichard

Garrett: That's great that you were able to find a doctor close by who knew about POTS, and has been able to help. Was he a specialist? If so what type (neurologist maybe?). I'm impressed that someone in PEI knew about POTS and was able to diagnose you. I'm glad you find that your condition is fairly mild. Yes, increasing fluids and salt is key. I think also just having an understanding of what is going on in your body helps. The dysautonomia information network has a good dvd available that does a good job of explaining POTS and treatment options including lots of non-medication type treatments. It also lists lots of symptoms that are common in POTS - sometimes things you would not think were related. It is very good for helping families or doctors, or even newly diagnosed patients understand the condition. Take care! Summer Summer: I found it surprising that my doctor knew what POTS was also, I to thought I would have to at least travel off Island to get a diagnosis. The doctor I have is an Internalist, not only that but once I was diagnosed I told my family doctor about it and he knew of the condition right away. Haha, Maybe us islanders are smarter then you think lol Thanks Again for the posts and the suggestions. Garrett

Thank you guys for the posts Summer I was fortunate enough to get a doctor that was really good in my home town. The first time I went to see him he knew what POTS was and was able to give me the diagnosis. As for treating it I only add more salt to my food and drink lots of water and try to stay as active as possible This seems to work fine for me considering I have a more mild case of POTS. Thanks again guys I appreciate all the help. Garrett

I hope its not Fibromyalgia I always thought you had to have a bunch of certain pain points on your body for that. I just get an area or two that seems hypersensitive for a day or so. Best of luck Garrett

Heyy, Sorry to ask so many questions, But I'm new to my POTS condition and i have so much to ask Sometimes with my POTS i experience a skin ache sensation, Its almost like the ache you get with the flu but not near as bad, Just enough to bother you. Do you guys ever have any skin complaints with POTS, If so please share what you feel and please tell me if you feel the same symptom. Thanks guys. Garrett

Heyy again guys, I just wanted to know if theres anyone on here that's dealing with anxiety as well as POTS syndrome, unfortunately I have both. What do you guys do to cope with the anxiety when your feeling sick or just depressed about your sickness. Even if you don't have anxiety how do you cheer your self up when things seem a little down. Thanks again guys! Garrett

Thanks for the reply's! I feel so releaved that other people can relate with me.

Heyy everyone, I'm new to the forum and I was just hoping you guys could help me with a couple questions I have. I'm 16 and I was diagnosed with POTS just a couple months ago and was just wondering if other people expierience some of the same strange symptoms I do. 1. Heart palpitations (feels like the heart skips a beat sometimes even two or three) 2. Tachycardia (Even sometimes lying down, If in a flare up) 3. Pupil's that are different sizes. 4. Blood pooling in the feet (feet turn dark red if standing in one spot for to long) 5. As much as I don't want to talk about this one delayed bowel movements or bowel disturbances. If you guys could help relate with me or tell me if you guys experienced some of these symptoms it would be a big help, Also please share the POTS symptoms you have so we can all help each other relate. Thanks Everyone!, Garrett